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by: pjlinva March 9, 2010 3:17 PM PST

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Netbook performance video skype, photo edit yet?

by pjlinva - 3/9/10 3:17 PM

Have netbook processors improved enough with the newest models to handle these more intense functions of photo editing using Adobe Photoshop Editor, or Skype video calling (as single tasking)?

I travel overseas frequently and am looking at a netbook for the usual functions (email, word processing, web surfing), but also for the ability to use skype video, and to edit photos with Adobe Photoshop Elements. A PC mag review seemed to indicate that the newer netbooks can handle these more intensive tasks. Is that true?

Im looking at the Toshiba mini 300 NB 305 or maybe one of the newer Asus models, like the Asus Eee PC 1005PE. Both the Toshiba and newer Asus models have the new Intel Atom N450 processor. The Toshiba has 2 versions of the NB305 model, one with Windows XP, and the other with the Windows 7 starter. The Toshiba and the Asus come with 1 GB RAM, but the Toshiba is upgradeable to 2 GB RAM. Does anyone know if these two models can photo edit and video skype? Would it make a difference from a performance standpoint 2 GB RAM and/or with Windows XP (over the Windows 7 starter) in the Toshiba model?

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Wait a second.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 3/9/10 6:17 PM

In Reply to: Netbook performance video skype, photo edit yet? by pjlinva

I used heavy apps on pentium 2 and lesser machines. Why would Photoshop do anything else but just respond slowly?

As to Skype, that's a real time app issue and to fix that, look at the newer netbooks with the ION video solution. But why go there when you can find laptops at the same price?

Why netbook this?
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looking for smaller and lighter

by pjlinva - 3/10/10 1:56 AM

In Reply to: Wait a second. by R. Proffitt Moderator

I actually have a very nice thin and light Toshiba laptop (Intel dual core, 12 inch screen, 5.8 pounds with battery) that serves as my second computer, handles well anything that I throw at it, and that I've been carrying around when traveling for the past couple of years. I love my Toshiba, but was looking around to see if there's something out there now with a decent processor that: handles the basic functions, as well as a few more intense ones like skype video calls and photo editing with Adobe; has an even smaller/lighter profile (10 inch screen, ~3 pounds with 6 cell battery); and here's the catch, costs less than $600-700. I travel to Asia pretty often and would love to shave off some of that carry-on space and weight. I have a blackberry so phone and email access when traveling isn't an issue. I haven't found a laptop yet that meets what I'm looking for, so began checking out netbooks. Looks like these guys are not going to fit the bill either, and now I'm thinking that maybe I should just wait a while?
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a couple of other options

by pjlinva - 3/10/10 3:10 PM

In Reply to: looking for smaller and lighter by pjlinva

I haven't totally given up yet. Could you please help me with these options?

Option 1: If I forget about photo editing with Adobeshop, but would still like to have ability to make Skype video calls, is there a netbook out there that can reliably do this (without video freezing...)? Like the Toshiba netbook I mentioned above?

Option 2: If I still want to do photo editing with Adobe Photoshop and Skype video calls, but change my criteria to an 11-12 inch screen, is there a laptop out there under 600-700$, weighing ~ 3-3.5 lbs (with 6 cell battery) that has a processor that could reliable handle these functions?

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I noted the ION based netbooks.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 3/10/10 3:23 PM

In Reply to: a couple of other options by pjlinva

Why not shop for that criteria? (remember these are user to user forums with no concierge services.)

I'd start at http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=32&name=Laptops-Notebooks and set the filters to the size display and price and see what shows up.
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shopping it is

by pjlinva - 3/10/10 4:07 PM

In Reply to: I noted the ION based netbooks. by R. Proffitt Moderator

Bob,
Thanks. Will do. I appreciate your advice.


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by jgirl22 - 8/3/11 4:31 PM

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Hi, just wondering if you happened to find anything that fit your criteria - I'm looking for the same thing, and am just worried that after I buy something it will end up not working well with skype video. Thanks!


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